NOW® Calcium Pyruvate is a natural combination of two important nutrients - Calcium and Pyruvic Acid. This combination produces a stable compound called pyruvate salt that is more easily absorbed than calcium alone. Calcium Pyruvate also plays a crucial role in energy production by facilitating the transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the muscles, making this a popular supplement with fitness enthusiasts and body builders.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets 1-3 times daily, preferably with meals. We recommend using this product with a rigorous diet and exercise program for best results.

Serving Size 2 Tablets

Servings Per Container 45

Amount Per Serving

% DV

Calcium

320.00 mg

30%

Calcium Pyruvate

2000.00 mg

**

** Daily Value (DV) not established

Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Magensium Stearate (Vegetable Source)

No Sugar, No Salt, No Starch, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Corn, No Soy, No Milk, No Egg, No Preservatives

Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, under 18 years of age or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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Dose: 100 grams of a combination of dihydroxyacetone and pyruvateOne group of researchers has reported that a combination of dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate enhanced the endurance of certain muscles.
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Athletic Performance and Improving Body Composition with Strength Training in Untrained People

Dose: Refer to label instructionsThree controlled studies of people using a combination of pyruvate and an exercise program reported positive effects on weight loss and body fat.
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Dose: 6 to 10 grams daily combined with an exercise programPyruvate, a compound that occurs naturally in the body, might aid weight-loss efforts.1 A controlled trial found that pyruvate supplements (22 to 44 grams per day) enhanced weight loss and resulted in a greater reduction of body fat in overweight adults consuming a low-fat diet.2 Three controlled trials combining 6 to 10 grams per day of pyruvate with an exercise program reported greater effects on weight loss and body fat than that seen with a placebo plus the exercise program.3, 4, 5 Animal studies suggest that pyruvate supplementation leads to weight loss by increasing the resting metabolic rate.6

One group of researchers in two small, controlled trials has reported that 100 grams of a combination of dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate enhanced the endurance of certain muscles in untrained men.1, 2 Three controlled studies of untrained individuals using a combination of 6 to 10 grams per day of pyruvate and an exercise program reported greater effects on weight loss and body fat compared with those taking a placebo with the exercise program.3, 4, 5 However, in a study of healthy untrained women undergoing an exercise program, supplementing with 5 grams of pyruvate twice a day had no effect on exercise performance.6 Studies of pyruvate supplementation on exercise performance in trained athletes have also failed to demonstrate any beneficial effect. Seven grams per day did not improve aerobic exercise performance in cyclists,7 and an average of 15 grams per day did not improve anaerobic performance or body composition in football players.8 More recently, evidence has appeared casting doubt on the ability of high levels (an average exceeding 15 grams per day depending upon body weight) of pyruvate to improve exercise capacity in a weight-lifting study.9

Athletic Performance and Improving Body Composition with Strength Training in Untrained People

Dose: Refer to label instructions

One group of researchers in two small, controlled trials has reported that 100 grams of a combination of dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate enhanced the endurance of certain muscles in untrained men.1, 2 Three controlled studies of untrained individuals using a combination of 6 to 10 grams per day of pyruvate and an exercise program reported greater effects on weight loss and body fat compared with those taking a placebo with the exercise program.3, 4, 5 However, in a study of healthy untrained women undergoing an exercise program, supplementing with 5 grams of pyruvate twice a day had no effect on exercise performance.6 Studies of pyruvate supplementation on exercise performance in trained athletes have also failed to demonstrate any beneficial effect. Seven grams per day did not improve aerobic exercise performance in cyclists,7 and an average of 15 grams per day did not improve anaerobic performance or body composition in football players.8 More recently, evidence has appeared casting doubt on the ability of high levels (an average exceeding 15 grams per day depending upon body weight) of pyruvate to improve exercise capacity in a weight-lifting study.9

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Description:
Provides 1000 mg highly absorbable calcium, essential for
building & maintaining strong, healthy bones* * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ...